Head of Human Resource & Administration

KETEPA is seeking to recruit a highly motivated, talented, innovative and people-oriented individual to provide strategic leadership and management oversight for the Human Resources and Staff Development functions in line with KETEPA strategic mission, vision and corporate values.
 
This position will be based in Kericho.  
Key Responsibilities

Advise the Managing Director and other Managers on appropriate Human Resources Management policies and strategies;
Develop human resource plans and strategies aligned to KETEPA business strategy;
Development of staff welfare policies and procedures as aligned to KETEPA business strategy;
Preparation, monitor and the management of annual budgets for the department;
Provide advisory and support services to line managers in administering staff policies, disciplinary issues, conflict resolution, grievance handling, and other people management matters;
Advise on employee relations and communication policies and strategies to maximize staff involvement and commitment while minimizing conflict;
Formulate and implement strategies on human resource planning and recruitment;
Implementation of reward management and remuneration policies and strategies that attract, retain and motivate employees to higher productivity;
Develop and manage the department’s budget in liaison with the Finance Department; and
Ensuring proper management of employees benefit schemes, medical insurance, and pension.

Person Specification
 
We are looking for a candidate with a Masters degree in a business related field; a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management or Social Sciences, Higher National Diploma in Human Resource Management and a valid practicing certificate from the Institute of Human Resources Management (IHRM) with at least eight (8) years relevant experience in similar position.
 

KETEPA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and gender equity.